Risk Manager

CANAL & RIVER TRUST; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Increased holiday entitlement

Employee benefits

Job summary

Canal & River Trust, a UK charity safeguarding 2,000 miles of waterways, seeks a Risk Manager to lead its Enterprise Risk Management program. You will embed ERM, manage risk registers, and advise the Executive across key risks while driving a risk-aware culture.

The role supports flexible remote work with hub attendance as needed. Essential experience includes 5+ years in risk management, leading a function, and strong IT/comms skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk management.
• Experience of leading a risk management function.
• Knowledge of risk management standards, internal controls & assurance.
• Excellent IT skills (Excel and Word) and ability to become an expert user of the risk management software.
• Excellent communication skills with senior leaders and complex issues.
• Ability to collaborate across the Trust and engage teams.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied workload to tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyse data.
• Experience facilitating workshops and discussions on risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the embedding and continual development of the ERM framework across the organisation.
• Maintain and report on risk registers at organisational and divisional levels.
• Manage assurance reviews and reporting across key risks.
• Maintain and develop core risk policies and procedures.
• Develop collaborative relationships and lead workshops with teams.
• Act as the key contact for the risk management software and become an expert user.
• Maintain a Training Needs Analysis and deliver a risk communications plan.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Workshops

Autonomous working

Education

IRM qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Risk Manager

Job Description

About the Trust

We’re one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water.We’re looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?

Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.

Join Our Team: Risk Manager

Join our Assurance division as a Risk Manager reporting in to the Head of Policy, Risk & Compliance, who reports in to the Chief Assurance Officer.

The Risk Manager acts as the Trust’s senior adviser on risk management, continually developing its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and embedding it at all levels of the organisation.

Working Hours & Travel

This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required.

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the embedding and continual development of the Trust’s ERM framework across the organisation, fostering and promoting a risk-aware culture
• Maintain and report on risk registers at organisational and divisional levels, providing presentations and advice to the Executive committee and Audit and Risk Committee as required
• Manage assurance reviews and reporting across key risks
• Maintain and develop core risk policies and procedures
• Develop collaborative relationships, facilitate and lead workshops, and engage teams across the Trust
• Act as the key contact for the Trust’s risk management software and become an expert user, providing advice on its use to colleagues and ensuring that the Trust continues to utilise the software to best effect
• Maintain a Training Needs Analysis, provide training to relevant colleagues and deliver an effective communications plan to support a risk-aware culture

About You

Essential

• Significant experience (5 years +) in risk management
• Experience of leading a risk management function
• Excellent knowledge of risk management standards, internal controls & assurance
• Excellent IT skills (particularly Excel and Word) and the ability to become an expert user of the Trust’s risk management software
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide pragmatic advice (including to senior leaders) and resolve complex issues in an operational environment, providing constructive challenge as appropriate
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others, securing the buy-in and ongoing engagement of teams across the Trust
• Ability to work autonomously, manage a wide and varied workload and meet tight operational deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience of facilitating workshops and discussions to help teams identify and manage risks
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy of work

Desirable:

• Recognised risk management qualification (e.g. IRM)

Contact & Application

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail].

Expected interview date: week commencing 19th October.

What We Offer

In addition to your annual base salary of£55,000.We also offer a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here:EVP - 1.

Learn more: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits

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Our values

We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We’ll work with you to make any necessary changes.

All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme.

At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions – without exception – are made by our hiring managers.

Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us

Job Details

Pay Type: Salary

Hiring Min Rate: 55,000 GBP

Hiring Max Rate: 55,000 GBP